Full Time Hospice CNA

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following

* Performing personal care needs after being given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

* Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

* Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)

* Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

* Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

* Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

* Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

* Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

* Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

* Assessing and reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

* Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

* Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.

* Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”

* Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.

* Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

* Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

* Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

* Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

* Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

* Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

* Participate in afterhours/ on call needs as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Excellent, cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees
• No-cost life insurance and long-term disability plans
• Competitive pay scales in all departments and clinical staff paid for experience
• Generous vacation, sick and personal time
• Mentoring programs
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Tuition reimbursement
• Not-for-profit status, which puts resources back into the community
• Locally and privately owned and managed